Scalp conditions can cause red spots on the scalp. Many conditions that cause red spots on the scalp cannot be cured, but there are treatments that can help with symptoms (such as itching). This ...

A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Title:Nhlanhla Mofokeng Caption: Nhlanhla Mofokeng has urged parents to take scalp ringworm seriously. Photo: Nhlanhla Mofokeng Description: Woman balancing on a table with her arms crossed. Duduza- ...

Experiencing an itchy scalp isn’t just frustrating, it’s also such an uncomfortable feeling. If you’ve ever had an itchy scalp, you know that it can be so distracting and can even feel embarrassing at ...

Ever since an epidemic of scalp ringworm started in eastern U.S. cities three years ago, many a small boy has been sent home from school for treatment. But doctors knew only one effective remedy: ...

Reupholstering chairs is simple compared with reupholstering little boys. But New York City’s doctors were busy on both last week. Reason: the first epidemic of scalp ringworm in the U.S.—mostly on ...